Here's a list of possible solutions:
- Re-enter Your Product Key If you are still having issues, try re-entering your product key:
- Open Settings: Press
Windows + I
. - Go to Update & Security > Activation.
- Click on Change product key.
- Enter your product key and press Next.
If you don’t have the key handy, check your purchase email or the box for a physical copy of Windows.
- Run the Activation Troubleshooter Windows has a built-in activation troubleshooter that can help fix any activation problems:
- Go to Settings > Update & Security > Activation.
- If Windows is not activated, you should see an option that says Troubleshoot.
- Click on Troubleshoot, and Windows will attempt to fix any activation issues automatically.
- Reset the Activation Using Command Prompt Sometimes, you can use Command Prompt to force a reactivation:
Open Command Prompt as Administrator:
- Press
Windows + X
and select Command Prompt (Admin) or Windows PowerShell (Admin).
Re-enter the activation command: Type the following command and press Enter:
slmgr.vbs /rearm
This will reset the activation status and might remove the "Activate Windows" pop-up.
- Check for Licensing Issues in the Event Viewer Sometimes the pop-up may be due to underlying issues with your license. You can check the Event Viewer for specific error codes related to activation:
- Press
Windows + X
, then choose Event Viewer. - In the Event Viewer, expand Windows Logs > Application.
- Look for events related to activation or licensing (typically logged by the Software Protection Service).
If there are any error codes or issues, you can search for them online or contact Microsoft support.
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hth
Marcin